WWW Wednesday – 17 January 2024

On January 17, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom (ebook)

Hollywood Hustle Cover

I just started reading the fun debut thriller from actor Jon Lindstrom, Hollywood Hustle. Following a washed-up actor as he tries to recover his kidnapped daughter, Hollywood Hustle is an interesting book, and I loved the sound of its cool plot. I’ve only made a little progress on Hollywood Hustle so far, but I am enjoying its compelling story. I will probably knock Hollywood Hustle off fairly quickly and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Cold Days Cover

I am still going with the extremely awesome Dresden Files novel Cold Days by Jim Butcher, and I should knock it off in the next day or so. Cold Days is the 14th book in the series and sets a recently resurrected Harry Dresden against all the manipulations and intrigue of the Winter Court. A deeply addictive read, I am loving Cold Days and I am hoping to feature it in a post later this week.

What did you recently finish reading?

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

Rebellion Cover

I managed to finish off the new Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion this week and boy was it awesome. The latest book in one of my favourite historical fiction series, Rebellion was clever, dark and moving, and I cannot recommend it enough. Review to follow in the next day or so.

Saevus Corax Captures the Castle by K. J. Parker (Trade Paperback)

Saevus Corax Captures the Castle Cover

I had a lot of fun over the weekend reading the second of three Saevus Corax books that entertaining author K. J. Parker released last year, Saevus Corax Captures the Castle. An outstanding sequel to Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead (one of my favourite books of 2023), Saevus Corax Captures the Castle was another hilarious read that thrusts Parker’s smart, but unlucky, protagonist into the middle of an elaborate and complex conspiracy. Highly recommended.

Extinction by Douglas Preston (ebook)

Extinction Cover

The allure of Extinction’s fantastic plot proved to be too much for me, and I dove into the early copy I received of this awesome book by veteran author Douglas Preston. Following a murder investigation in an elite resort full of genetically resurrected mega-fauna, Extinction was a captivating and over-the-top read that had me hooked the entire way through.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

I am still planning to listen to the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer next. Witchbringer has been on my radar for a while, but I couldn’t get a copy of it until recently. As such, I am hoping to make up for lost time by finally getting through this amazing sounding book that will follow a psyker, one of the most reviled beings in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, who is forced to return to assist the regiment she used to lead. Witchbringer sounds like a very awesome piece of Warhammer fiction, and I cannot wait to experience its fantastic story.

The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

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I have a few books I wouldn’t mind reading in the next week, but I will probably start with the excellent crime fiction book, The Murder Inn by the team of James Patterson and Candice Fox. An outstanding sounding novel, The Murder Inn should be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to checking it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 10 January 2024

On January 10, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

Rebellion Cover

This week I started reading the new Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion. The latest book in one of my favourite historical fiction series, Rebellion is an awesome read that thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt. Filled with a ton of action and an intriguing novelization of Boudica’s attempt to free her people from Rome’s grasp, Rebellion is extremely awesome, and I am having a wonderful time getting through it. I have currently read about half of Rebellion so far and I am hoping to finish the rest off by the weekend.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Cold Days Cover

I was in the mood for something fun and easy to listen to this week, so I decided to continue to dive deeper into the extremely awesome Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher with Cold Days. I have had an incredible time with this series over the last couple of years and it really is one of the best fantasy series ever written. Cold Days is the 14th book in the series and sets a recently resurrected Harry Dresden against all the manipulations and intrigue of the Winter Court. A deeply addictive read, I am loving Cold Days and at the rate I’m currently going, I should finish it off by this time next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

Argylle by Elly Conway (Trade Paperback)

Argylle Cover

I managed to finish off the fun new novel, Argylle, by the mysterious Elly Conway this week. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle was a fantastic book and I had a great time with its compelling adventure plot.

Warhammer 40,000: Dead Men Walking by Steve Lyons (Audiobook)

Dead Men Walking Cover

I also managed to finish off the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Dead Men Walking. A loose continuation of Lyons’ previous novel Krieg, Dead Men Walking pitted the resolute and unfeeling soldiers of the Death Korps of Krieg against the soulless metal Necrons in a dark and powerful narrative. I deeply enjoyed the very grim Dead Men Walking and Lyons came up with a particularly epic and powerful read.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer

Warhammer 40,000 - Witchbringer Cover

If I get through Cold Days this week, I’m planning to listen to the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Witchbringer by Steven B. Fischer next. Witchbringer has been on my radar for a while, but I couldn’t get a copy of it until recently. As such, I am hoping to make up for lost time by finally getting through this amazing sounding book that will follow a psyker, one of the most reviled beings in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, who is forced to return to assist the regiment she used to lead. Witchbringer sounds like a very awesome piece of Warhammer fiction, and I cannot wait to experience its fantastic story.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 3 January 2024

On January 3, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Argylle by Elly Conway (Trade Paperback)

Argylle Cover

I just started reading the fun new novel, Argylle, by the mysterious Elly Conway. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle follows an unusual spy who gets dragged into a sinister conspiracy. I’ve made a bit of progress on Argylle already and it is proving to be a fun and distinctive novel. I’m hoping to finish it off by the weekend and I look forward to seeing how its fantastic story unfolds.

Warhammer 40,000: Dead Men Walking by Steve Lyons (Audiobook)

Dead Men Walking Cover

I was still in the mood for Warhammer 40,000 fiction this week, so I started listening to the exciting and grim audiobook Dead Men Walking. A loose continuation of Lyon’s previous novel Krieg, Dead Men Walking pits the resolute and unfeeling soldiers of the Death Korps of Krieg against the soulless metal Necrons. A gripping war story that shows a grim battle between two implacable and inhuman armies, I am really falling in love with Dead Men Walking and I am absolutely flying through its audiobook format.

What did you recently finish reading?

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont (ebook)

Dark Arena Cover

I managed to power through Dark Arena this week and it proved to be a particularly impressive spy thriller. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena is a gritty and highly authentic novel that expertly captures the true experiences of an intelligence agent. An excellent and powerful read.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I finally finished the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath this week and boy was it something special. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, The Fall of Cadia is a complex and epic war novel, filled with big battles and impressive characters. Rath did an incredible job capturing this massive event, and the resulting story is addictive, exciting and heartbreaking in all the right ways. One of the best books and audiobooks of 2023, I cannot recommend The Fall of Cadia enough.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow

Rebellion Cover

I am hoping to read the latest Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion, next. This is one of my favourite historical fiction series and the new novel sounds pretty damn awesome as it thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 27 December 2023

On December 27, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont (ebook)

Dark Arena Cover

I started reading the early copy of Dark Arena that I have this week. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena follows a French intelligence agent as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot. I haven’t made a great deal of progress on Dark Arena yet, but I am so far enjoying seeing another story in Beaumont’s distinctive and meticulous style. This should be a pretty good thriller and I am excited to finish off my first 2024 novel.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I didn’t end up getting as much listening time as I would have wanted this week so I still haven’t completely finished off the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath yet. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, The Fall of Cadia is a complex novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). This is honestly proving to be one of the best Warhammer books of the year and I should knock it off in the next couple of days.

What did you recently finish reading?

Deadly Game by Michael Caine (Trade Paperback)

Deadly Game Cover

A fun and fast-paced thriller from an unlikely author that I had a good time with, especially as Caine comes up with some very interesting villains.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Argylle by Elly Conway

Argylle Cover

I am planning to dive into the intriguing novel, Argylle, next. An interesting spy thriller that will tie into a 2024 film of the same name, Argylle should be a fantastic novel and I look forward to checking it out.

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow

Rebellion Cover

I am hoping to read the latest Eagles of the Empire book by Simon Scarrow, Rebellion, before the end of the year. This is one of my favourite historical fiction series and this latest novel sounds pretty damn awesome as it thrusts Scarrow’s long-running protagonists into the middle of Boudica’s revolt.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 20 December 2023

On December 21, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Deadly Game by Michael Caine (Trade Paperback)

Deadly Game Cover

I started reading the awesome and fun thriller, Deadly Game, this week. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game has an intriguing plot about an elite police unit chasing down stolen nuclear material. I am about halfway through Deadly Game at the moment, and it is proving to be a rather interesting book in a style that is definitely reminiscent of Michael Caine. I’m rather enjoying Deadly Game and I look forward to seeing how Caine wraps it up.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I’m still going with the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath, which is proving to be one hell of a listen. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia is a complex novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I have made a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and this is honestly proving to be one of the best Warhammer books of the year. Intense, full of action and featuring some great characters, The Fall of Cadia is a masterful novel and I am hoping to finish it off in the next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I managed to knock off the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest this week. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest was an excellent and compelling novel that I had a good time with.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont

Dark Arena Cover

I am probably going to get a head start on my 2024 reading in the next week by checking out the early copy of Dark Arena that I have. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena will once again follow a French intelligence agent as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot. I have a lot of love for The Frenchman and I look forward to reading another book in Beaumont’s distinctive and meticulous style.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 13 December 2023

On December 13, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I honestly haven’t made any progress since last week on the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I am hoping to finally get to grips with The Mystery Guest this week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I have just started listening to the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia looks set to be a complex and massive novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is probably going to be one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I am hoping to make a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and I have a feeling it is going to be one of the best Warhammer novels of the year.

What did you recently finish reading?

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I made a huge effort and managed to finish off the audiobook version of Murtagh this week. A brilliant continuation of Paolini’s classic Inheritance Cycle novels, Murtagh was a pretty damn awesome read and I loved seeing another novel in this outstanding fantasy world. I am hoping to get a review up for Murtagh soon, and it proved to be quite an outstanding piece of fantasy fiction.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Deadly Game by Michael Caine

Deadly Game Cover

I am hoping to dive into the fun sounding thriller, Deadly Game, next. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game sounds like an exciting and fantastic novel and I am very curious to see how good an author Caine is.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 6 December 2023

On December 7, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I have just started reading the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I’ve only made a little progress on The Mystery Guest but it is so far proving to be an excellent read with a great set up. I am hoping to finish it off in the next couple of days and I look forward to Prose’s twisty conclusion.

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I am still getting through the new Christopher Paolini novel, Murtagh, although I haven’t made as much progress as I would have liked. The sequel to Paolini’s iconic Inheritance Cycle, Murtagh follows the exploits of the damaged dragon rider Murtagh a year after being freed from the control of his evil lord. I am about two thirds of the way through Murtagh at the moment and I am pretty hooked on the elaborate story that shows a whole new angle to Paolini’s elaborate fantasy world. I am hoping to finish off Murtagh in the next week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

What did you recently finish reading?

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky (ebook)

House of Open Wounds Cover

I had an outstanding time getting through Adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest elaborate book, House of Open Wounds. The amazing sequel to Tchaikovsky’s epic and impressive City of Last Chances, House of Open Wounds was such an incredible read, with complex characters, clever scenarios, and a ton of heart. One of the best fantasy novels of 2023, I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Trade Paperback)

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect Cover

A twisty and extremely hilarious Australian murder mystery that makes fun of so many different tropes and conventions of classic crime fiction. Highly recommended!

Vendetta by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

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A brilliantly dark and gritty Australian crime fiction read that pits a maverick police office against the ghosts of her past. One of Barrie’s best books yet!

What do you think you’ll read next?

West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman

West Heart Kill Cover

The next book I am hoping to dive into is the intriguing murder mystery debut, West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman. An apparently meta-murder mystery, West Heart Kill has an awesome classic murder mystery scenario behind it that McDorman twists to tell a unique story. I have heard some good things about West Heart Kill and I cannot wait to check it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 22 November 2023

On November 22, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Trade Paperback)

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect Cover

I started reading the awesome and hilarious new novel from Australian author Benjamin Stevenson, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect. The impressive sequel to Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect sees the hapless protagonist forced to solve murders at a mystery writers convention on a train where all the participants are suspects capable of getting away with murder. Compelling, unique and fun homage to the various murder mystery sub-genres, this is a great book and I am hoping to knock it off in the next few days.

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I am started listening to the new Christopher Paolini novel, Murtagh, which I have been looking forward to for ages. The sequel to Paolini’s iconic Inheritance Cycle (a series I have a lot of love for), Murtagh follows the exploits of the damaged dragon rider Murtagh a year after being freed from the control of his evil lord. Murtagh was one of my most anticipated books for the second half of 2023 and it is proving to be an excellent novel, providing a compelling expansion to Paolini’s original awesome fantasy series.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

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I managed to knock off the latest Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid this week. Ashes of Cadia was an excellent and action-packed novel that focused on a damaged protagonist returning to her destroyed home planet. An excellent and compelling book, I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead by K. J. Parker (Paperback)

Saevus Corax Deals With the Dead Cover

A clever and hilarious fantasy novel that saw a talented battlefield looter get dragged into world-changing events against his will. Easily one of the most amusing novels of 2023, this book comes highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky

House of Open Wounds Cover

If I get the chance in the next week I’ll probably start reading the next awesome novel from Adrian Tchaikovsky, House of Open Wounds. The amazing sounding sequel to Tchaikovsky’s epic and impressive City of Last Chances, House of Open Wounds has an outstanding and elaborate plot idea behind it that I cannot wait to check out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 1 November 2023

On November 1, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly (Trade Paperback)

Resurrection Walk Cover

I just started reading the excellent new Michael Connelly novel, Resurrection Walk. A Lincoln Lawyer novel that also features Connelly’s main protagonist Harry Bosch, Resurrection Walk is an awesome book that sees the protagonists try to prove the innocence of several convicted felons. An intriguing legal thriller that builds on Connelly’s impressive character work, Resurrection Walk is proving to be an incredible read and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together.

Warhammer 40,000: Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

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I also just started listening to one of the latest Warhammer 40,000 novels, Creed: Ashes of Cadia by established Warhammer author Jude Reid. Following the daughter of a legendary war hero as she journeys back to the site of her father’s greatest failure, the fall of Cadia, Creed: Ashes of Cadia looks set to be an amazing novel with implications for the wider Warhammer 40,000 canon. I’ve made a bit of progress on this audiobook so far and I am hoping to have it knocked off by this time next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Armour of Light by Ken Follett (Hardcover)

The Armour of Light Cover

I managed to get through the new massive historical fiction novel from Ken Follett, The Armour of Light, a lot quicker than I thought I would, especially when I got caught up in its excellent story. Another compelling entry in Follett’s most iconic series, The Armour of Light had a brilliant and gripping story behind it, and this is one of the best historical fiction novels of 2023.

Ghost Story by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Ghost Story Cover

I also managed to finish off another Dresden Files novel this week with Ghost Story. One of the darker books in the entire series, Ghost Story was a brilliant listen and I deeply enjoying its complex and powerful story.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Mr Einstein’s Secretary by Matthew Reilly

Mr Einstein's Secretary Cover

I am hoping to check out the awesome and compelling historical novel, Mr Einstein’s Secretary in the next week. The latest book from acclaimed Australian author Matthew Reilly, Mr Einstein’s Secretary promises to be a great read set around a unique historical figure, and I look forward to checking it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 18 October 2023

On October 18, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham (Trade Paperback)

Age of Ash Cover

I finally got around to reading Age of Ash, an intriguing fantasy novel from last year by one half of The Expanse writing team, Daniel Abraham. I’ve made a fair bit of progress in Age of Ash and it is proving to be quite an awesome and fun read with a compelling mystery at its heart. I’m hoping to knock Age of Ash off in the next day or so and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Changes by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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Thanks to a recent holiday I’ve been in the mood for something very easy to listen to and so I continued my dive into the iconic Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. I’ve actually made a ton of progress with this series, finishing off two of them in the last week and just starting another with Changes. Changes is off to a really good start so far as Butcher closes out some key storylines and I cannot wait to see how the entire thing unfolds.

What did you recently finish reading?

Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans (Paperback)

Notorious Sorcerer Cover

A compelling and elaborate fantasy novel I should have tried to read last year.

Small Favour by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Small Favour Cover

Probably one of the better Dresden Files books, Small Favour was fun, exciting and re-sparked my addiction to this amazing series.

Turn Coat by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Turn Coat Cover

A key and impressive entry in one of the best fantasy series out there.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Armour of Light by Ken Follett

The Armour of Light Cover

I’m hoping to start reading the new massive historical fiction novel from Ken Follett, The Armour of Light, this week. Another compelling entry in Follett’s most iconic series, The Armour of Light promises to be an intense and captivating read that will probably be one of the best historical fiction novels of 2023.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.